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  • Tens of thousands of teachers join the Workload Challenge

    The government is calling on teachers to have their say on how to reduce unnecessary and unproductive workload.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Are you a South African, Swaziland or Lesotho national intending to transit via the UK?

    From 1 December 2014 changes come into effect and the list of exemption documents that can be used in place of a direct airside transit visa will be increased.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Laos Embassy reopens in UK after nearly 30 years

    Hugo Swire welcomed the reopening of the Laos Embassy in London after 29 years and two years after the British Embassy reopened in Vientiane.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • SIN Russia supports RSC’ UK-Russia Chemistry week

    SIN Russia worked closely with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) to facilitate the Inaugural UK-Russia Chemistry Week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner concludes visit to Central and Uva Provinces

    British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka HE John Rankin visited the Central and Uva Provinces from 3-5 November, 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Digital Catapult: the opening of a new national centre in Kings Cross

    Speech by Ed Vaizey at the opening of the national Digital Catapult Centre in Kings Cross, London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK hosts workshop to address the problem of street children

    RETRAK Uganda, Manchester Police and experts join forces to identify solutions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chevening scholarship application window closes 15 November

    The applications window for Chevening scholarships closes on 15 November 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Showcasing the bus industry

    Euro Bus Expo 2014 opening address covering topics of bus use, government support, smart ticketing plus green and accessible transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Ambassador visits Salt

    British Ambassador Peter Millett visits I3zif fi Madrasti projects and meets local MP

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 6 November 2014

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on the EU budget, petrol prices and the poppy display at the Tower of London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gold star for children making greener school run

    Government backs scheme to encourage walking and cycling to school.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Culture Minister hopes to keep magic of ‘The Adoration of Magi’ in the UK

    Culture Minister Ed Vaizey places a temporary export bar on a marble relief by John Flaxman, the renowned sculptor who served as a modeller for Josiah Wedgwood.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attacks in Israel and the OPTs

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond condemns terrorist attacks in Jerusalem and Al-Arroub and highlights need for calm.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FC Schalke v Chelsea FC travel advice

    Travel advice for fans travelling to Germany for FC Schalke v Chelsea FC match on Tuesday 25 November 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Uzbek British Trade and Industry Council meets in Tashkent

    The 21st annual session of the Uzbek-British Trade and Industry Council took place on 6 November 2014 in Tashkent.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hancock hails boost to economy as UK cuts EU red tape

    A UK government campaign to cut EU red tape has saved businesses over £200 million in the first year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Overnight closures at M1 between junctions 18 and 19 as Catthorpe scheme progresses

    Road users are being advised of various overnight closures on the M1 between junctions 18 to 19 at Catthorpe in Leicestershire on Sunday and Monday (9 and 10 November).

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  • London’s Signal Regiment meets Minister for Reserves

    Julian Brazier has been shown the important role of reservists during a visit to London’s 71st Yeomanry Signal Regiment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New chair to advise on enhancing access to transport for disabled people

    Keith Richards replaces Dai Powell as chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government